Kathleen Charters and Lawrence Charters
Explorations large and small
Apple had billions of dollars worth of free pre-release advertising for the iPhone 5, ranging from publicity on news programs to slick ads produced by various mobile phone vendors and resellers. And then there was this Radio Shack store in Continue reading Do-it-yourself iPhone 5 advertising
Run, everyone! There’s a giant hand erupting from the ground!
For most of human history, people had only their own memories for storing information. Most people who have lived did not know how to read or write, and if they wanted to remember something, they had to memorize it. Stories Continue reading Poor memory management
After years of research and development and billions of dollars in investments, the Chevy Volt finally started appearing on roads. Initially, sales were modest, but they’ve picked up over the past couple of years. Also picking up are placement of Continue reading Getting charged up for the road
There are some things that are overwhelming, such as seeing the ocean for the first time, or gazing on the Grand Canyon, or hearing a symphony in person. Or visiting a Wegmans. Most of the planet has never visited a Continue reading Adventures in shopping
It is a political year (which suggests that some years are not political?) and a popular view is that government — local, state, national, international — is enriched in extravagant luxury. Those who work in government have a different view. Continue reading Who says our government is sterile and soulless?
Bumper sticker When you have a car and you are willing to ruin the paint job by sticking a bumper sticker on the car, you obviously have something to say. It may be something temporary, such as “Vote for Gus Continue reading Bumper sticker versus Nissan Leaf
Anyone living in Japan is impressed with how far the country goes to be kid friendly. There are children’s parks in even the most crowded neighborhoods. The calendar has a number of formal and informal holidays and festivals dedicated to Continue reading Comforting kid-friendly sign
In the old days, all shopping was organic. You went to the store and got flour and beans and other dry goods in 25 or 50 pound sacks, got fruits and vegetables in baskets or bushels, and then went home Continue reading Adventures in grocery shopping